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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 935.42 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 935.42 and 381.24 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 935.42 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/935.42 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 935.42 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 356,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,617.61/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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