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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.87, 889.88 and 365.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.87, 889.88 and 365.11 is: 503.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.87 : 889.88 = 365.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.87/889.88 = 365.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.87x = 889.88 × 365.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.87x = 324,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,900.04/644.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.82

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