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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.84, 888.52 and 364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.84, 888.52 and 364.06 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.84 : 888.52 = 364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.84/888.52 = 364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.84x = 888.52 × 364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.84x = 323,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,474.59/643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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