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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 935.90 and 392.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 935.90 and 392.50 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 935.90 = 392.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/935.90 = 392.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 935.90 × 392.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 367,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,340.75/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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