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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 935.43 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 935.43 and 349.68 is: 523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 935.43 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/935.43 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 935.43 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 327,101.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,101.16/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.85

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