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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.89, 888.60 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.89, 888.60 and 364.02 is: 502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.89 : 888.60 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.89/888.60 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.89x = 888.60 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.89x = 323,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,468.17/643.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.37

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