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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 936.72 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 936.72 and 381.36 is: 571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 936.72 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/936.72 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 936.72 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 357,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,227.54/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.71

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