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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 936.72 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 936.72 and 336.16 is: 504.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 936.72 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/936.72 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 936.72 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 314,887.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,887.80/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.30

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