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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.87, 888.49 and 364.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.87, 888.49 and 364.13 is: 502.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.87 : 888.49 = 364.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.87/888.49 = 364.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.87x = 888.49 × 364.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.87x = 323,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,525.86/643.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.47

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