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