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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 888.53 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 888.53 and 364.10 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 888.53 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/888.53 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 888.53 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 323,516.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,516.90/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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