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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.79, 888.14 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.79, 888.14 and 395.02 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.79 : 888.14 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.79/888.14 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.79x = 888.14 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.79x = 350,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,826.65/643.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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