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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.66, 888.19 and 381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.66, 888.19 and 381.63 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.66 : 888.19 = 381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.66/888.19 = 381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.66x = 888.19 × 381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.66x = 338,959.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,959.95/643.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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