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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.92, 888.42 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.92, 888.42 and 381.84 is: 526.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.92 : 888.42 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.92/888.42 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.92x = 888.42 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.92x = 339,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,234.29/643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.83

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