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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.59, 937.35 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.59, 937.35 and 234.95 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.59 : 937.35 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.59/937.35 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.59x = 937.35 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.59x = 220,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,230.38/624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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