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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.53, 888.03 and 377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.53, 888.03 and 377.99 is: 521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.53 : 888.03 = 377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.53/888.03 = 377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.53x = 888.03 × 377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.53x = 335,665.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,665.35/643.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.60

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