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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.37, 887.67 and 377.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.37, 887.67 and 377.73 is: 521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.37 : 887.67 = 377.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.37/887.67 = 377.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.37x = 887.67 × 377.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.37x = 335,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,299.59/643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.17

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