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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 888.69 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 888.69 and 364.18 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 888.69 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/888.69 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 888.69 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 323,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,643.12/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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