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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.97, 888.73 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.97, 888.73 and 364.26 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.97 : 888.73 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.97/888.73 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.97x = 888.73 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.97x = 323,731.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,731.21/643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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