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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.57, 937.79 and 381.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.57, 937.79 and 381.57 is: 572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.57 : 937.79 = 381.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.57/937.79 = 381.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.57x = 937.79 × 381.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.57x = 357,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,830.62/625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.01

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