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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.98, 936.50 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.98, 936.50 and 396.50 is: 594.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.98 : 936.50 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.98/936.50 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.98x = 936.50 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.98x = 371,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,322.25/624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.13

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