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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 936.64 and 381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 936.64 and 381.52 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 936.64 = 381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/936.64 = 381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 936.64 × 381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 357,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,346.89/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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