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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.90, 888.61 and 364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.90, 888.61 and 364.14 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.90 : 888.61 = 364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.90/888.61 = 364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.90x = 888.61 × 364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.90x = 323,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,581.58/643.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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