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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 936.23 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 936.23 and 364.16 is: 545.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 936.23 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/936.23 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 936.23 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 340,937.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,937.52/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.67

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