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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.94, 889.98 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.94, 889.98 and 365.15 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.94 : 889.98 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.94/889.98 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.94x = 889.98 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.94x = 324,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,971.75/644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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