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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 935.74 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 935.74 and 380.56 is: 570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 935.74 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/935.74 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 935.74 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 356,105.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,105.21/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.10

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