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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 936.84 and 378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 936.84 and 378.03 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 936.84 = 378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/936.84 = 378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 936.84 × 378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 354,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,147.05/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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