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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.37, 936.28 and 331.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.37, 936.28 and 331.80 is: 497.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.37 : 936.28 = 331.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.37/936.28 = 331.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.37x = 936.28 × 331.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.37x = 310,656.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,656.05/624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.56

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