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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.01, 888.57 and 381.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.01, 888.57 and 381.89 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.01 : 888.57 = 381.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.01/888.57 = 381.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.01x = 888.57 × 381.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.01x = 339,331.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,331.55/644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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