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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.86, 888.39 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.86, 888.39 and 395.10 is: 545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.86 : 888.39 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.86/888.39 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.86x = 888.39 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.86x = 351,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,002.89/643.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.15

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