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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.36, 887.70 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.36, 887.70 and 381.46 is: 526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.36 : 887.70 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.36/887.70 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.36x = 887.70 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.36x = 338,622.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,622.04/643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.33

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