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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.03, 887.40 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.03, 887.40 and 363.29 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.03 : 887.40 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.03/887.40 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.03x = 887.40 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.03x = 322,379.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,379.11/643.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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