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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.57, 893.58 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.57, 893.58 and 385.54 is: 532.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.57 : 893.58 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.57/893.58 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.57x = 893.58 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.57x = 344,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,510.83/647.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.01

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