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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.76, 935.72 and 213.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.76, 935.72 and 213.01 is: 319.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.76 : 935.72 = 213.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.76/935.72 = 213.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.76x = 935.72 × 213.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.76x = 199,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,315.11/623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.54

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