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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 937.32 and 381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 937.32 and 381.44 is: 572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 937.32 = 381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/937.32 = 381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 937.32 × 381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 357,531.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,531.34/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.34

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