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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.76, 888.55 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.76, 888.55 and 378.26 is: 522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.76 : 888.55 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.76/888.55 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.76x = 888.55 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.76x = 336,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,104.20/643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.09

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