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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 936.09 and 378.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 936.09 and 378.05 is: 566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 936.09 = 378.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/936.09 = 378.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 936.09 × 378.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 353,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,884.14/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.74

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