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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.69, 888.20 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.69, 888.20 and 377.93 is: 521.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.69 : 888.20 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.69/888.20 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.69x = 888.20 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.69x = 335,671.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,671.10/643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.48

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