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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.93, 888.67 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.93, 888.67 and 364.17 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.93 : 888.67 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.93/888.67 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.93x = 888.67 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.93x = 323,629.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,629.39/643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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