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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.81, 888.36 and 378.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.81, 888.36 and 378.23 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.81 : 888.36 = 378.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.81/888.36 = 378.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.81x = 888.36 × 378.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.81x = 336,003.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,003.46/643.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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