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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.18, 936.29 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.18, 936.29 and 207.72 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.18 : 936.29 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.18/936.29 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.18x = 936.29 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.18x = 194,486.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,486.16/624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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