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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.55, 936.58 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.55, 936.58 and 207.97 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.55 : 936.58 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.55/936.58 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.55x = 936.58 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.55x = 194,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,780.54/624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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