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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.06, 888.81 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.06, 888.81 and 378.44 is: 522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.06 : 888.81 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.06/888.81 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.06x = 888.81 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.06x = 336,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,356.81/644.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.25

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