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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 888.04 and 381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 888.04 and 381.74 is: 526.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 888.04 = 381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/888.04 = 381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 888.04 × 381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 338,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,998.48/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.80

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