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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 888.36 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 888.36 and 363.98 is: 502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 888.36 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/888.36 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 888.36 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 323,340.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,340.83/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.23

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