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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.69, 888.24 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.69, 888.24 and 395.02 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.69 : 888.24 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.69/888.24 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.69x = 888.24 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.69x = 350,868.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,868.12/643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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