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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.56, 888.12 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.56, 888.12 and 381.60 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.56 : 888.12 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.56/888.12 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.56x = 888.12 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.56x = 338,906.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,906.59/643.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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