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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 886.88 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 886.88 and 380.82 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 886.88 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/886.88 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 886.88 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 337,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,739.74/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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