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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.51, 888.05 and 363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.51, 888.05 and 363.82 is: 502.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.51 : 888.05 = 363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.51/888.05 = 363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.51x = 888.05 × 363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.51x = 323,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,090.35/643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.08

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