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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.29, 887.70 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.29, 887.70 and 381.21 is: 526.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.29 : 887.70 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.29/887.70 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.29x = 887.70 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.29x = 338,400.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,400.12/643.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.05

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