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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.77, 936.59 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.77, 936.59 and 381.11 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.77 : 936.59 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.77/936.59 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.77x = 936.59 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.77x = 356,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,937.23/625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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