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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 937.14 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 937.14 and 335.68 is: 503.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 937.14 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/937.14 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 937.14 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 314,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,579.16/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.67

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