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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 937.71 and 336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 937.71 and 336.51 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 937.71 = 336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/937.71 = 336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 937.71 × 336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 315,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,548.79/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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