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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 887.40 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 887.40 and 381.08 is: 525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 887.40 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/887.40 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 887.40 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 338,170.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,170.39/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.89

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