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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 936.90 and 254.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 936.90 and 254.40 is: 381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 936.90 = 254.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/936.90 = 254.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 936.90 × 254.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 238,347.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,347.36/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.45

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