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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.53, 936.79 and 234.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.53, 936.79 and 234.51 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.53 : 936.79 = 234.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.53/936.79 = 234.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.53x = 936.79 × 234.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.53x = 219,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,685.45/624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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