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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 936.72 and 364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 936.72 and 364.72 is: 547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 936.72 = 364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/936.72 = 364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 936.72 × 364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 341,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,640.52/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.29

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