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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 937.12 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 937.12 and 213.87 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 937.12 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/937.12 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 937.12 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 200,421.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,421.85/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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