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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 888.32 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 888.32 and 382.10 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 888.32 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/888.32 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 888.32 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 339,427.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,427.07/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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