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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.91, 937.73 and 235.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.91, 937.73 and 235.18 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.91 : 937.73 = 235.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.91/937.73 = 235.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.91x = 937.73 × 235.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.91x = 220,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,531.82/624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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