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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.54, 888.08 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.54, 888.08 and 381.68 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.54 : 888.08 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.54/888.08 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.54x = 888.08 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.54x = 338,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,962.37/643.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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