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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.59, 888.18 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.59, 888.18 and 374.49 is: 516.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.59 : 888.18 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.59/888.18 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.59x = 888.18 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.59x = 332,614.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,614.53/643.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.81

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