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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.64, 887.42 and 381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.64, 887.42 and 381.56 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.64 : 887.42 = 381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.64/887.42 = 381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.64x = 887.42 × 381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.64x = 338,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,603.98/643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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