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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.69, 936.09 and 381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.69, 936.09 and 381.15 is: 571.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.69 : 936.09 = 381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.69/936.09 = 381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.69x = 936.09 × 381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.69x = 356,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,790.70/624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.15

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