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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 936.92 and 381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 936.92 and 381.36 is: 571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 936.92 = 381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/936.92 = 381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 936.92 × 381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 357,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,303.81/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.54

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