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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.49, 888.06 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.49, 888.06 and 363.74 is: 501.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.49 : 888.06 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.49/888.06 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.49x = 888.06 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.49x = 323,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,021.83/643.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.98

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