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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 937.20 and 381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 937.20 and 381.40 is: 571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 937.20 = 381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/937.20 = 381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 937.20 × 381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 357,448.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,448.08/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.37

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