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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.10, 887.49 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.10, 887.49 and 363.31 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.10 : 887.49 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.10/887.49 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.10x = 887.49 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.10x = 322,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,432.18/643.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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