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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.36, 936.18 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.36, 936.18 and 282.36 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.36 : 936.18 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.36/936.18 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.36x = 936.18 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.36x = 264,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,339.78/624.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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