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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 936.68 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 936.68 and 380.97 is: 571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 936.68 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/936.68 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 936.68 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 356,845.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,845.07/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.40

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