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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.90, 937.29 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.90, 937.29 and 381.36 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.90 : 937.29 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.90/937.29 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.90x = 937.29 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.90x = 357,444.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,444.91/624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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