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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.01, 887.36 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.01, 887.36 and 380.97 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.01 : 887.36 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.01/887.36 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.01x = 887.36 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.01x = 338,055.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,055.63/643.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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