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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 936.36 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 936.36 and 191.58 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 936.36 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/936.36 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 936.36 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 179,387.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,387.85/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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