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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.04, 929.96 and 209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.04, 929.96 and 209.17 is: 313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.04 : 929.96 = 209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.04/929.96 = 209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.04x = 929.96 × 209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.04x = 194,519.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,519.73/620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.72

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