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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 937.83 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 937.83 and 380.71 is: 571.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 937.83 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/937.83 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 937.83 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 357,041.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,041.26/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.32

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