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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.39, 887.87 and 359.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.39, 887.87 and 359.81 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.39 : 887.87 = 359.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.39/887.87 = 359.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.39x = 887.87 × 359.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.39x = 319,461.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,461.60/643.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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