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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.75, 888.50 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.75, 888.50 and 381.76 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.75 : 888.50 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.75/888.50 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.75x = 888.50 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.75x = 339,193.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,193.76/643.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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