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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.64, 893.53 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.64, 893.53 and 367.77 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.64 : 893.53 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.64/893.53 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.64x = 893.53 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.64x = 328,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,617.34/647.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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