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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.60, 893.78 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.60, 893.78 and 382.04 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.60 : 893.78 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.60/893.78 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.60x = 893.78 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.60x = 341,462.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,462.78/647.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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