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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.24, 888.96 and 382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.24, 888.96 and 382.36 is: 527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.24 : 888.96 = 382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.24/888.96 = 382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.24x = 888.96 × 382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.24x = 339,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,902.75/644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.60

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