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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.35, 936.74 and 268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.35, 936.74 and 268.01 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.35 : 936.74 = 268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.35/936.74 = 268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.35x = 936.74 × 268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.35x = 251,051.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,051.67/624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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