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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 935.36 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 935.36 and 380.51 is: 569.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 935.36 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/935.36 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 935.36 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 355,907.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,907.25/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.89

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