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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.57, 887.72 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.57, 887.72 and 381.53 is: 526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.57 : 887.72 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.57/887.72 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.57x = 887.72 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.57x = 338,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,692.12/643.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.27

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