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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.61, 888.17 and 363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.61, 888.17 and 363.83 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.61 : 888.17 = 363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.61/888.17 = 363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.61x = 888.17 × 363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.61x = 323,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,136.63/643.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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