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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.97, 938.24 and 381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.97, 938.24 and 381.96 is: 572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.97 : 938.24 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.97/938.24 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.97x = 938.24 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.97x = 358,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,366.41/625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.50

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