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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.86, 888.38 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.86, 888.38 and 378.28 is: 521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.86 : 888.38 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.86/888.38 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.86x = 888.38 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.86x = 336,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,056.39/643.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.94

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