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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.17, 936.02 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.17, 936.02 and 207.62 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.17 : 936.02 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.17/936.02 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.17x = 936.02 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.17x = 194,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,335.95/624.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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