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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 936.45 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 936.45 and 393.72 is: 590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 936.45 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/936.45 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 936.45 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 368,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,699.09/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.11

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