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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.61, 937.04 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.61, 937.04 and 234.60 is: 351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.61 : 937.04 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.61/937.04 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.61x = 937.04 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.61x = 219,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,829.58/624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.95

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