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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.72, 888.42 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.72, 888.42 and 394.96 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.72 : 888.42 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.72/888.42 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.72x = 888.42 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.72x = 350,890.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,890.36/643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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