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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 888.02 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 888.02 and 363.66 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 888.02 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/888.02 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 888.02 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 322,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,935.53/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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