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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.23, 937.82 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.23, 937.82 and 381.24 is: 571.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.23 : 937.82 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.23/937.82 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.23x = 937.82 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.23x = 357,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,532.59/625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.84

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