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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.33, 887.92 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.33, 887.92 and 363.56 is: 501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.33 : 887.92 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.33/887.92 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.33x = 887.92 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.33x = 322,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,814.34/643.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.79

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