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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.08, 888.84 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.08, 888.84 and 364.36 is: 502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.08 : 888.84 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.08/888.84 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.08x = 888.84 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.08x = 323,857.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,857.74/644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.82

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