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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.50, 936.46 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.50, 936.46 and 254.21 is: 381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.50 : 936.46 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.50/936.46 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.50x = 936.46 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.50x = 238,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,057.50/624.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.20

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