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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.37, 887.89 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.37, 887.89 and 363.62 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.37 : 887.89 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.37/887.89 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.37x = 887.89 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.37x = 322,849.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,849.21/643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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