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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.07, 888.75 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.07, 888.75 and 364.32 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.07 : 888.75 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.07/888.75 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.07x = 888.75 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.07x = 323,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,789.40/644.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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