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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 887.99 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 887.99 and 367.58 is: 507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 887.99 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/887.99 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 887.99 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 326,407.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,407.36/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.17

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