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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.73, 888.33 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.73, 888.33 and 363.96 is: 502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.73 : 888.33 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.73/888.33 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.73x = 888.33 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.73x = 323,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,316.59/643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.25

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