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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.58, 888.05 and 363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.58, 888.05 and 363.77 is: 501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.58 : 888.05 = 363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.58/888.05 = 363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.58x = 888.05 × 363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.58x = 323,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,044.13/643.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.95

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