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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.53, 887.81 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.53, 887.81 and 381.54 is: 526.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.53 : 887.81 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.53/887.81 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.53x = 887.81 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.53x = 338,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,733.12/643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.37

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