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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.17, 887.18 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.17, 887.18 and 381 is: 525.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.17 : 887.18 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.17/887.18 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.17x = 887.18 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.17x = 338,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,013.68/643.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.54

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