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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 937.32 and 538.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 937.32 and 538.14 is: 808.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 937.32 = 538.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/937.32 = 538.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 937.32 × 538.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 504,409.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,409.38/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.27

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