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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 888.61 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 888.61 and 364.07 is: 502.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 888.61 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/888.61 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 888.61 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 323,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,511.80/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.48

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