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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.43, 936.65 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.43, 936.65 and 367.75 is: 551.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.43 : 936.65 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.43/936.65 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.43x = 936.65 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.43x = 344,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,453.04/624.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.63

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