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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 937.04 and 234.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 937.04 and 234.65 is: 351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 937.04 = 234.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/937.04 = 234.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 937.04 × 234.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 219,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,877.61/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.95

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