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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.22, 888.53 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.22, 888.53 and 382.25 is: 527.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.22 : 888.53 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.22/888.53 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.22x = 888.53 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.22x = 339,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,640.90/644.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.21

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