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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 887.31 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 887.31 and 363.32 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 887.31 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/887.31 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 887.31 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 322,378.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,378.38/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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