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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.78, 893.93 and 382.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.78, 893.93 and 382.37 is: 527.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.78 : 893.93 = 382.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.78/893.93 = 382.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.78x = 893.93 × 382.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.78x = 341,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,805.63/647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.66

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