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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 935.60 and 295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 935.60 and 295.19 is: 442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 935.60 = 295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/935.60 = 295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 935.60 × 295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 276,184.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,184.04/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.42

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