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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.46, 936.69 and 369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.46, 936.69 and 369.58 is: 554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.46 : 936.69 = 369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.46/936.69 = 369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.46x = 936.69 × 369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.46x = 346,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,181.89/624.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.37

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