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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 937.92 and 393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 937.92 and 393.88 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 937.92 = 393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/937.92 = 393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 937.92 × 393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 369,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,427.93/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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