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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268, 3,402 and 624.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268, 3,402 and 624.38 is: 936.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268 : 3,402 = 624.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268/3,402 = 624.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268x = 3,402 × 624.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268x = 2,124,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,123.75/2,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.56

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