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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.30, 887.77 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.30, 887.77 and 381.27 is: 526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.30 : 887.77 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.30/887.77 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.30x = 887.77 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.30x = 338,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,480.07/643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.16

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