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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 935.63 and 364.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 935.63 and 364.17 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 935.63 = 364.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/935.63 = 364.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 935.63 × 364.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 340,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,728.38/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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