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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.03, 937.79 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.03, 937.79 and 378.24 is: 567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.03 : 937.79 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.03/937.79 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.03x = 937.79 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.03x = 354,709.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,709.69/625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.51

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