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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 887.24 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 887.24 and 380.97 is: 525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 887.24 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/887.24 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 887.24 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 338,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,009.92/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.64

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