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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.50, 888.15 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.50, 888.15 and 381.51 is: 526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.50 : 888.15 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.50/888.15 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.50x = 888.15 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.50x = 338,838.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,838.11/643.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.55

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