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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.67, 888.24 and 363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.67, 888.24 and 363.90 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.67 : 888.24 = 363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.67/888.24 = 363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.67x = 888.24 × 363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.67x = 323,230.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,230.54/643.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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