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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 937.12 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 937.12 and 213.89 is: 320.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 937.12 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/937.12 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 937.12 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 200,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,441.05/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.84

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