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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.21, 936.89 and 393.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.21, 936.89 and 393.51 is: 590.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.21 : 936.89 = 393.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.21/936.89 = 393.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.21x = 936.89 × 393.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.21x = 368,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,673.62/624.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.62

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