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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 887.50 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 887.50 and 363.34 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 887.50 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/887.50 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 887.50 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 322,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,464.25/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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