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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 936.36 and 331.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 936.36 and 331.31 is: 496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 936.36 = 331.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/936.36 = 331.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 936.36 × 331.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 310,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,220.75/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.95

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