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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 937.32 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 937.32 and 381.72 is: 572.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 937.32 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/937.32 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 937.32 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 357,793.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,793.79/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.40

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