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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.50 and 380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.50 and 380.79 is: 571.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.50 = 380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.50 = 380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.50 × 380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 356,607.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,607.93/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.31

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