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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.11, 887.50 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.11, 887.50 and 394.56 is: 544.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.11 : 887.50 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.11/887.50 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.11x = 887.50 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.11x = 350,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,172.49/643.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.50

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