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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.01, 888.73 and 364.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.01, 888.73 and 364.24 is: 502.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.01 : 888.73 = 364.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.01/888.73 = 364.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.01x = 888.73 × 364.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.01x = 323,713.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,713.72/644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.65

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