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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 887.94 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 887.94 and 363.78 is: 501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 887.94 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/887.94 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 887.94 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 323,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,014.81/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.93

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