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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 936.02 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 936.02 and 380.49 is: 570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 936.02 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/936.02 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 936.02 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 356,146.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,146.25/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.11

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