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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 888 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 888 and 367.56 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 888 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/888 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 888 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 326,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,393.28/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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