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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.21, 887.62 and 377.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.21, 887.62 and 377.71 is: 521.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.21 : 887.62 = 377.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.21/887.62 = 377.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.21x = 887.62 × 377.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.21x = 335,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,262.95/643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.23

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