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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.75, 888.38 and 349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.75, 888.38 and 349.02 is: 481.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.75 : 888.38 = 349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.75/888.38 = 349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.75x = 888.38 × 349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.75x = 310,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,061.95/643.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.65

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