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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 937.44 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 937.44 and 336.42 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 937.44 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/937.44 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 937.44 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 315,373.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,373.56/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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