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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.51, 937.58 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.51, 937.58 and 381.24 is: 572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.51 : 937.58 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.51/937.58 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.51x = 937.58 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.51x = 357,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,441.09/624.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.35

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