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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 937.31 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 937.31 and 381.33 is: 571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 937.31 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/937.31 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 937.31 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 357,422.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,422.52/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.57

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