Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 937.02 and 368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 624.68, 937.02 and 368 is: 552
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
624.68 : 937.02 = 368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
624.68/937.02 = 368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
624.68x = 937.02 × 368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
624.68x = 344,823.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,823.36/624.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552
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