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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 888.71 and 381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 888.71 and 381.78 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 888.71 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/888.71 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 888.71 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 339,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,289.79/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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