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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.39, 936.57 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.39, 936.57 and 191.55 is: 287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.39 : 936.57 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.39/936.57 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.39x = 936.57 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.39x = 179,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,399.98/624.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.32

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