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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.31, 887.75 and 363.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.31, 887.75 and 363.55 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.31 : 887.75 = 363.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.31/887.75 = 363.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.31x = 887.75 × 363.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.31x = 322,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,737.07/643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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