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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.03, 887.42 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.03, 887.42 and 363.25 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.03 : 887.42 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.03/887.42 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.03x = 887.42 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.03x = 322,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,355.32/643.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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