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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.54, 893.68 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.54, 893.68 and 367.79 is: 507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.54 : 893.68 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.54/893.68 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.54x = 893.68 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.54x = 328,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,688.28/647.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.59

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