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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.77, 893.89 and 367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.77, 893.89 and 367.97 is: 507.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.77 : 893.89 = 367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.77/893.89 = 367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.77x = 893.89 × 367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.77x = 328,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,926.08/647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.78

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