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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 936.77 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 936.77 and 208.17 is: 312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 936.77 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/936.77 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 936.77 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 195,006.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,006.37/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.12

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