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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936.01 and 381.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936.01 and 381.05 is: 571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 936.01 = 381.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/936.01 = 381.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 936.01 × 381.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 356,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,669.04/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.26

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