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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.31, 887.69 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.31, 887.69 and 363.57 is: 501.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.31 : 887.69 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.31/887.69 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.31x = 887.69 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.31x = 322,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,735.64/643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.68

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