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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 887.42 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 887.42 and 363.30 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 887.42 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/887.42 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 887.42 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 322,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,399.69/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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