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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.24, 887.71 and 363.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.24, 887.71 and 363.49 is: 501.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.24 : 887.71 = 363.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.24/887.71 = 363.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.24x = 887.71 × 363.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.24x = 322,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,673.71/643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.64

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