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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 888.50 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 888.50 and 364.16 is: 502.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 888.50 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/888.50 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 888.50 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 323,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,559.29/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.49

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