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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.37, 887.87 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.37, 887.87 and 363.58 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.37 : 887.87 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.37/887.87 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.37x = 887.87 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.37x = 322,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,810.46/643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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