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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.97, 888.75 and 381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.97, 888.75 and 381.94 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.97 : 888.75 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.97/888.75 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.97x = 888.75 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.97x = 339,446.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,446.95/643.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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