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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 887.63 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 887.63 and 394.52 is: 544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 887.63 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/887.63 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 887.63 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 350,184.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,184.34/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.42

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