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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.91, 936.41 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.91, 936.41 and 239.43 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.91 : 936.41 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.91/936.41 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.91x = 936.41 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.91x = 224,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,203.45/623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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