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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 887.16 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 887.16 and 380.96 is: 525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 887.16 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/887.16 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 887.16 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 337,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,972.47/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.59

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