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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.47, 887.96 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.47, 887.96 and 363.72 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.47 : 887.96 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.47/887.96 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.47x = 887.96 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.47x = 322,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,966.99/643.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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