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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 938.28 and 381.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 938.28 and 381.92 is: 573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 938.28 = 381.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/938.28 = 381.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 938.28 × 381.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 358,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,347.90/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.43

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