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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 937.01 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 937.01 and 213.90 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 937.01 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/937.01 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 937.01 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 200,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,425.37/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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