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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.31, 887.61 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.31, 887.61 and 391.36 is: 539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.31 : 887.61 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.31/887.61 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.31x = 887.61 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.31x = 347,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,375.05/643.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.98

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