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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.95, 936.72 and 378.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.95, 936.72 and 378.22 is: 566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.95 : 936.72 = 378.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.95/936.72 = 378.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.95x = 936.72 × 378.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.95x = 354,286.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,286.24/624.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.90

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