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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.90, 937.28 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.90, 937.28 and 214.04 is: 321.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.90 : 937.28 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.90/937.28 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.90x = 937.28 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.90x = 200,615.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,615.41/624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.04

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