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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 888.28 and 363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 888.28 and 363.94 is: 502.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 888.28 = 363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/888.28 = 363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 888.28 × 363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 323,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,280.62/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.22

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