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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.19, 887.45 and 363.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.19, 887.45 and 363.43 is: 501.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.19 : 887.45 = 363.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.19/887.45 = 363.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.19x = 887.45 × 363.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.19x = 322,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,524.64/643.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.44

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