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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.94, 890.14 and 365.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.94, 890.14 and 365.17 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.94 : 890.14 = 365.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.94/890.14 = 365.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.94x = 890.14 × 365.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.94x = 325,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,052.42/644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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