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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.67, 937.49 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.67, 937.49 and 381.45 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.67 : 937.49 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.67/937.49 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.67x = 937.49 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.67x = 357,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,603.65/625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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