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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 888.31 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 888.31 and 363.93 is: 502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 888.31 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/888.31 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 888.31 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 323,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,278.22/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.23

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