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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.79, 888.22 and 381.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.79, 888.22 and 381.76 is: 526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.79 : 888.22 = 381.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.79/888.22 = 381.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.79x = 888.22 × 381.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.79x = 339,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,086.87/643.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.70

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