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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.26, 888.73 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.26, 888.73 and 392.26 is: 541.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.26 : 888.73 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.26/888.73 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.26x = 888.73 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.26x = 348,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,613.23/644.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.11

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