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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 937.34 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 937.34 and 208.41 is: 312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 937.34 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/937.34 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 937.34 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 195,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,351.03/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.62

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