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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 936.77 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 936.77 and 381.15 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 936.77 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/936.77 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 936.77 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 357,047.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,047.98/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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