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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.77, 937.40 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.77, 937.40 and 213.68 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.77 : 937.40 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.77/937.40 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.77x = 937.40 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.77x = 200,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,297.88/624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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