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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 937.52 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 937.52 and 381.20 is: 572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 937.52 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/937.52 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 937.52 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 357,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,382.62/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.51

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