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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.78, 888.58 and 381.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.78, 888.58 and 381.86 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.78 : 888.58 = 381.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.78/888.58 = 381.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.78x = 888.58 × 381.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.78x = 339,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,313.16/643.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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