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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.86, 893.89 and 368.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.86, 893.89 and 368.03 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.86 : 893.89 = 368.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.86/893.89 = 368.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.86x = 893.89 × 368.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.86x = 328,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,978.34/647.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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