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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.57, 887.85 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.57, 887.85 and 381.45 is: 526.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.57 : 887.85 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.57/887.85 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.57x = 887.85 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.57x = 338,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,665.94/643.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.23

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