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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 888.74 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 888.74 and 364.25 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 888.74 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/888.74 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 888.74 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 323,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,726.68/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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