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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 936.17 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 936.17 and 380.57 is: 570.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 936.17 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/936.17 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 936.17 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 356,278.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,278.65/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.12

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