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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 887.46 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 887.46 and 363.35 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 887.46 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/887.46 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 887.46 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 322,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,454.15/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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