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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.06, 887.55 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.06, 887.55 and 363.31 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.06 : 887.55 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.06/887.55 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.06x = 887.55 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.06x = 322,455.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,455.79/643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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