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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.79, 888.36 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.79, 888.36 and 364.02 is: 502.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.79 : 888.36 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.79/888.36 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.79x = 888.36 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.79x = 323,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,380.81/643.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.31

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