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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 938.13 and 381.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 938.13 and 381.19 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 938.13 = 381.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/938.13 = 381.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 938.13 × 381.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 357,605.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,605.77/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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