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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.13, 887.52 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.13, 887.52 and 363.38 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.13 : 887.52 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.13/887.52 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.13x = 887.52 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.13x = 322,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,502.58/643.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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