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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 937.28 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 937.28 and 332.36 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 937.28 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/937.28 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 937.28 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 311,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,514.38/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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