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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.21, 887.67 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.21, 887.67 and 363.38 is: 501.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.21 : 887.67 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.21/887.67 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.21x = 887.67 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.21x = 322,557.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,557.09/643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.48

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