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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.72, 888.14 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.72, 888.14 and 363.88 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.72 : 888.14 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.72/888.14 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.72x = 888.14 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.72x = 323,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,176.38/643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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