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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.15, 888.85 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.15, 888.85 and 364.36 is: 502.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.15 : 888.85 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.15/888.85 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.15x = 888.85 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.15x = 323,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,861.39/644.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.77

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