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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 937.17 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 937.17 and 347.31 is: 520.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 937.17 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/937.17 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 937.17 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 325,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,488.51/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.96

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