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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 888.71 and 364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 888.71 and 364.29 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 888.71 = 364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/888.71 = 364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 888.71 × 364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 323,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,748.17/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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