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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 936.90 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 936.90 and 351 is: 526.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 936.90 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/936.90 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 936.90 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 328,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,851.90/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.65

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