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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 936.64 and 393.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 936.64 and 393.71 is: 590.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 936.64 = 393.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/936.64 = 393.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 936.64 × 393.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 368,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,758.87/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.36

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