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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.06, 887.49 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.06, 887.49 and 381.10 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.06 : 887.49 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.06/887.49 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.06x = 887.49 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.06x = 338,222.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,222.44/643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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