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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 888.77 and 382.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 888.77 and 382.10 is: 527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 888.77 = 382.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/888.77 = 382.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 888.77 × 382.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 339,595.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,595.53/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.11

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