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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 887.41 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 887.41 and 394.50 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 887.41 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/887.41 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 887.41 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 350,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,083.25/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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