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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.14, 887.55 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.14, 887.55 and 381.18 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.14 : 887.55 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.14/887.55 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.14x = 887.55 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.14x = 338,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,316.31/643.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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