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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.73, 888.17 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.73, 888.17 and 381.69 is: 526.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.73 : 888.17 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.73/888.17 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.73x = 888.17 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.73x = 339,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,003.70/643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.63

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