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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 887.04 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 887.04 and 381.15 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 887.04 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/887.04 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 887.04 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 338,095.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,095.30/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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