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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 937.20 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 937.20 and 533.20 is: 800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 937.20 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/937.20 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 937.20 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 499,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,715.04/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.31

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