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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.95, 888.53 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.95, 888.53 and 382.05 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.95 : 888.53 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.95/888.53 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.95x = 888.53 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.95x = 339,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,460.98/643.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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