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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.63, 937 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.63, 937 and 213.60 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.63 : 937 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.63/937 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.63x = 937 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.63x = 200,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,143.20/624.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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