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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 888.52 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 888.52 and 395.04 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 888.52 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/888.52 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 888.52 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 351,000.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,000.94/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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