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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 887.41 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 887.41 and 394.27 is: 543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 887.41 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/887.41 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 887.41 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 349,881.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,881.02/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.95

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