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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643, 886.96 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643, 886.96 and 381 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643 : 886.96 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643/886.96 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643x = 886.96 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643x = 337,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,931.76/643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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