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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.59, 893.61 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.59, 893.61 and 367.78 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.59 : 893.61 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.59/893.61 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.59x = 893.61 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.59x = 328,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,651.89/647.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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