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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 937.17 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 937.17 and 350.46 is: 525.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 937.17 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/937.17 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 937.17 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 328,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,440.60/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.69

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