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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 887.94 and 363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 887.94 and 363.72 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 887.94 = 363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/887.94 = 363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 887.94 × 363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 322,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,961.54/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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