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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 893.92 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 893.92 and 368.14 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 893.92 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/893.92 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 893.92 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 329,087.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,087.71/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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