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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.30, 887.58 and 381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.30, 887.58 and 381.22 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.30 : 887.58 = 381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.30/887.58 = 381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.30x = 887.58 × 381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.30x = 338,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,363.25/643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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