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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 935.97 and 253.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 935.97 and 253.79 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 935.97 = 253.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/935.97 = 253.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 935.97 × 253.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 237,539.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,539.83/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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