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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 887.93 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 887.93 and 381.41 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 887.93 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/887.93 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 887.93 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 338,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,665.38/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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