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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 888.32 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 888.32 and 381.66 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 888.32 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/888.32 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 888.32 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 339,036.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,036.68/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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