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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 936.52 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 936.52 and 191.52 is: 287.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 936.52 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/936.52 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 936.52 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 179,362.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,362.31/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.29

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