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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.54, 888.06 and 381.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.54, 888.06 and 381.50 is: 526.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.54 : 888.06 = 381.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.54/888.06 = 381.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.54x = 888.06 × 381.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.54x = 338,794.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,794.89/643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.46

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