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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 936.89 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 936.89 and 234.54 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 936.89 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/936.89 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 936.89 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 219,737.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,737.01/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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