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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 887.99 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 887.99 and 363.62 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 887.99 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/887.99 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 887.99 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 322,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,893.37/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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