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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 893.96 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 893.96 and 382.40 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 893.96 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/893.96 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 893.96 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 341,850.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,850.30/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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