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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.76, 888.38 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.76, 888.38 and 367.76 is: 507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.76 : 888.38 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.76/888.38 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.76x = 888.38 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.76x = 326,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,710.63/643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.50

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