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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 887.83 and 381.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 887.83 and 381.38 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 887.83 = 381.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/887.83 = 381.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 887.83 × 381.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 338,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,595.21/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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