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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 887.61 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 887.61 and 377.63 is: 521.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 887.61 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/887.61 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 887.61 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 335,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,185.64/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.10

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