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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.34, 888.18 and 394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.34, 888.18 and 394.76 is: 545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.34 : 888.18 = 394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.34/888.18 = 394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.34x = 888.18 × 394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.34x = 350,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,617.94/643.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.00

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