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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.29, 887.44 and 394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.29, 887.44 and 394.51 is: 544.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.29 : 887.44 = 394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.29/887.44 = 394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.29x = 887.44 × 394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.29x = 350,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,109.19/643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.25

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