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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.55, 893.66 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.55, 893.66 and 367.68 is: 507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.55 : 893.66 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.55/893.66 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.55x = 893.66 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.55x = 328,580.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,580.91/647.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.42

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