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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.64, 888.23 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.64, 888.23 and 363.87 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.64 : 888.23 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.64/888.23 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.64x = 888.23 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.64x = 323,198.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,198.44/643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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