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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.01, 888.39 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.01, 888.39 and 392.01 is: 540.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.01 : 888.39 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.01/888.39 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.01x = 888.39 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.01x = 348,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,256.29/644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.77

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