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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.81, 888.45 and 364.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.81, 888.45 and 364.04 is: 502.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.81 : 888.45 = 364.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.81/888.45 = 364.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.81x = 888.45 × 364.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.81x = 323,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,426.21/643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.36

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