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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.86, 888.53 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.86, 888.53 and 381.87 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.86 : 888.53 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.86/888.53 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.86x = 888.53 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.86x = 339,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,302.95/643.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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