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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 888.01 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 888.01 and 395.03 is: 545.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 888.01 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/888.01 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 888.01 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 350,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,789.05/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.00

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