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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.77, 888.06 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.77, 888.06 and 395.14 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.77 : 888.06 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.77/888.06 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.77x = 888.06 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.77x = 350,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,908.03/643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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