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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.54, 887.88 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.54, 887.88 and 363.75 is: 501.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.54 : 887.88 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.54/887.88 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.54x = 887.88 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.54x = 322,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,967.91/643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.86

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