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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.41, 936.77 and 234.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.41, 936.77 and 234.42 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.41 : 936.77 = 234.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.41/936.77 = 234.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.41x = 936.77 × 234.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.41x = 219,597.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,597.62/624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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