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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 937.56 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 937.56 and 336.40 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 937.56 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/937.56 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 937.56 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 315,395.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,395.18/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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