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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 893.82 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 893.82 and 367.93 is: 507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 893.82 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/893.82 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 893.82 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 328,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,863.19/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.76

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