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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.09, 887.45 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.09, 887.45 and 363.33 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.09 : 887.45 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.09/887.45 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.09x = 887.45 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.09x = 322,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,431.86/643.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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