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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.66, 889.72 and 365.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.66, 889.72 and 365.00 is: 503.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.66 : 889.72 = 365.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.66/889.72 = 365.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.66x = 889.72 × 365.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.66x = 324,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,749.11/644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.76

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