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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.56, 893.63 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.56, 893.63 and 367.80 is: 507.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.56 : 893.63 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.56/893.63 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.56x = 893.63 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.56x = 328,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,677.11/647.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.56

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