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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 936.71 and 392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 936.71 and 392.72 is: 589.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 936.71 = 392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/936.71 = 392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 936.71 × 392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 367,869.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,869.69/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.05

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