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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 888.60 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 888.60 and 381.88 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 888.60 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/888.60 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 888.60 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 339,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,338.57/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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