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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.66, 893.87 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.66, 893.87 and 368.01 is: 507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.66 : 893.87 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.66/893.87 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.66x = 893.87 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.66x = 328,951.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,951.26/647.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.91

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