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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.89, 889.73 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.89, 889.73 and 365.10 is: 503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.89 : 889.73 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.89/889.73 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.89x = 889.73 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.89x = 324,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,836.89/644.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.71

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