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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 935.39 and 212.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 935.39 and 212.78 is: 319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 935.39 = 212.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/935.39 = 212.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 935.39 × 212.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 199,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,031.22/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.09

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