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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 888.26 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 888.26 and 395.01 is: 544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 888.26 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/888.26 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 888.26 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 350,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,869.61/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.99

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