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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.97, 937.14 and 208.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.97, 937.14 and 208.35 is: 312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.97 : 937.14 = 208.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.97/937.14 = 208.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.97x = 937.14 × 208.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.97x = 195,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,257.79/624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.43

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