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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 937.80 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 937.80 and 332.55 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 937.80 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/937.80 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 937.80 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 311,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,865.39/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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