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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.98, 937.47 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.98, 937.47 and 235.17 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.98 : 937.47 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.98/937.47 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.98x = 937.47 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.98x = 220,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,464.82/624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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