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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.43, 936.62 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.43, 936.62 and 191.58 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.43 : 936.62 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.43/936.62 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.43x = 936.62 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.43x = 179,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,437.66/624.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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