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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.57, 936.77 and 213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.57, 936.77 and 213.70 is: 320.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.57 : 936.77 = 213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.57/936.77 = 213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.57x = 936.77 × 213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.57x = 200,182.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,182.00/624.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.51

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