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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 936.42 and 378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 936.42 and 378.39 is: 566.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 936.42 = 378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/936.42 = 378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 936.42 × 378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 354,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,331.96/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.64

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