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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.62, 888.20 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.62, 888.20 and 378.22 is: 521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.62 : 888.20 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.62/888.20 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.62x = 888.20 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.62x = 335,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,935.00/643.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.95

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