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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.69, 937.26 and 392.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.69, 937.26 and 392.85 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.69 : 937.26 = 392.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.69/937.26 = 392.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.69x = 937.26 × 392.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.69x = 368,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,202.59/624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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