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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643, 887.46 and 367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643, 887.46 and 367 is: 506.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643 : 887.46 = 367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643/887.46 = 367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643x = 887.46 × 367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643x = 325,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,697.82/643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.53

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