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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 937.10 and 213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 937.10 and 213.79 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 937.10 = 213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/937.10 = 213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 937.10 × 213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 200,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,342.56/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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