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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.28, 936.32 and 364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.28, 936.32 and 364.40 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.28 : 936.32 = 364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.28/936.32 = 364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.28x = 936.32 × 364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.28x = 341,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,195.01/624.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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