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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.44, 887.99 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.44, 887.99 and 363.58 is: 501.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.44 : 887.99 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.44/887.99 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.44x = 887.99 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.44x = 322,855.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,855.40/643.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.76

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