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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.26, 887.63 and 363.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.26, 887.63 and 363.53 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.26 : 887.63 = 363.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.26/887.63 = 363.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.26x = 887.63 × 363.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.26x = 322,673.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,673.88/643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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