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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.08, 887.22 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.08, 887.22 and 390.92 is: 539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.08 : 887.22 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.08/887.22 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.08x = 887.22 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.08x = 346,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,832.04/643.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.33

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