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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.70, 888.18 and 381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.70, 888.18 and 381.80 is: 526.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.70 : 888.18 = 381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.70/888.18 = 381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.70x = 888.18 × 381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.70x = 339,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,107.12/643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.81

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