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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.73, 888.08 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.73, 888.08 and 394.62 is: 544.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.73 : 888.08 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.73/888.08 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.73x = 888.08 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.73x = 350,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,449.69/643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.41

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