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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 936.57 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 936.57 and 381.32 is: 571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 936.57 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/936.57 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 936.57 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 357,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,128.19/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.11

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