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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 936.17 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 936.17 and 253.92 is: 380.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 936.17 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/936.17 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 936.17 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 237,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,715.48/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.71

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