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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.09, 933.80 and 382.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.09, 933.80 and 382.55 is: 572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.09 : 933.80 = 382.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.09/933.80 = 382.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.09x = 933.80 × 382.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.09x = 357,218.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,218.61/624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.38

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