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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 936.72 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 936.72 and 368.56 is: 552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 936.72 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/936.72 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 936.72 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 345,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,237.52/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.84

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