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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.09, 936.14 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.09, 936.14 and 294.92 is: 442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.09 : 936.14 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.09/936.14 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.09x = 936.14 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.09x = 276,089.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,089.49/624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.39

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