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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.99, 936.95 and 381.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.99, 936.95 and 381.69 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.99 : 936.95 = 381.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.99/936.95 = 381.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.99x = 936.95 × 381.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.99x = 357,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,623.66/624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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