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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.96, 888.67 and 381.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.96, 888.67 and 381.97 is: 527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.96 : 888.67 = 381.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.96/888.67 = 381.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.96x = 888.67 × 381.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.96x = 339,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,445.28/643.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.12

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