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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.04, 888.82 and 368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.04, 888.82 and 368.04 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.04 : 888.82 = 368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.04/888.82 = 368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.04x = 888.82 × 368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.04x = 327,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,121.31/644.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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