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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.32, 888.94 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.32, 888.94 and 392.33 is: 541.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.32 : 888.94 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.32/888.94 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.32x = 888.94 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.32x = 348,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,760.54/644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.29

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