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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.69, 893.86 and 367.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.69, 893.86 and 367.93 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.69 : 893.86 = 367.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.69/893.86 = 367.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.69x = 893.86 × 367.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.69x = 328,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,881.66/647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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