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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.79, 893.91 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.79, 893.91 and 368.02 is: 507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.79 : 893.91 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.79/893.91 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.79x = 893.91 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.79x = 328,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,974.23/647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.84

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