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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 935.04 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 935.04 and 380.32 is: 569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 935.04 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/935.04 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 935.04 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 355,614.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,614.41/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.38

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