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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.32, 935.60 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.32, 935.60 and 346.80 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.32 : 935.60 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.32/935.60 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.32x = 935.60 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.32x = 324,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,466.08/624.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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