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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.01, 887.35 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.01, 887.35 and 363.25 is: 501.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.01 : 887.35 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.01/887.35 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.01x = 887.35 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.01x = 322,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,328.07/643.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.28

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