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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.70, 937.20 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.70, 937.20 and 382.70 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.70 : 937.20 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.70/937.20 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.70x = 937.20 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.70x = 358,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,666.44/625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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