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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 888.30 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 888.30 and 381.65 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 888.30 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/888.30 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 888.30 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 339,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,015.25/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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