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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 937.26 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 937.26 and 332.28 is: 498.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 937.26 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/937.26 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 937.26 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 311,432.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,432.75/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.32

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