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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.25, 929.72 and 209.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.25, 929.72 and 209.24 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.25 : 929.72 = 209.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.25/929.72 = 209.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.25x = 929.72 × 209.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.25x = 194,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,535.32/620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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