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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 888.06 and 363.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 888.06 and 363.80 is: 502.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 888.06 = 363.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/888.06 = 363.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 888.06 × 363.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 323,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,076.23/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.01

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