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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.24, 887.72 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.24, 887.72 and 363.48 is: 501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.24 : 887.72 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.24/887.72 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.24x = 887.72 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.24x = 322,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,668.47/643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.63

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