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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.75, 888.03 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.75, 888.03 and 378.14 is: 521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.75 : 888.03 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.75/888.03 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.75x = 888.03 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.75x = 335,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,795.22/643.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.63

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