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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.85, 888.45 and 381.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.85, 888.45 and 381.82 is: 526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.85 : 888.45 = 381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.85/888.45 = 381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.85x = 888.45 × 381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.85x = 339,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,226.07/643.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.87

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