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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644, 888.34 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644, 888.34 and 382 is: 526.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644 : 888.34 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644/888.34 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644x = 888.34 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644x = 339,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,345.88/644
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.93

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