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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 888.88 and 392.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 888.88 and 392.29 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 888.88 = 392.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/888.88 = 392.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 888.88 × 392.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 348,696.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,696.27/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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