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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.38, 936.84 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.38, 936.84 and 335.76 is: 503.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 936.84 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/936.84 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 936.84 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 314,553.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,553.40/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.79

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