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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 887.53 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 887.53 and 363.28 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 887.53 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/887.53 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 887.53 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 322,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,421.85/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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