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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 887.50 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 887.50 and 363.40 is: 501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 887.50 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/887.50 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 887.50 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 322,517.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,517.50/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.43

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