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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.77, 888.81 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.77, 888.81 and 395.34 is: 545.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.77 : 888.81 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.77/888.81 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.77x = 888.81 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.77x = 351,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,382.15/643.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.82

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