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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.63, 888.21 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.63, 888.21 and 363.88 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.63 : 888.21 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.63/888.21 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.63x = 888.21 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.63x = 323,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,201.85/643.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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