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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.69, 893.92 and 382.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.69, 893.92 and 382.11 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.69 : 893.92 = 382.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.69/893.92 = 382.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.69x = 893.92 × 382.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.69x = 341,575.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,575.77/647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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