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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.72, 888.28 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.72, 888.28 and 381.68 is: 526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.72 : 888.28 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.72/888.28 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.72x = 888.28 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.72x = 339,038.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,038.71/643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.69

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