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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.72, 888.44 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.72, 888.44 and 364 is: 502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.72 : 888.44 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.72/888.44 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.72x = 888.44 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.72x = 323,392.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,392.16/643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.38

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