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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.34, 936.78 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.34, 936.78 and 239.50 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.34 : 936.78 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.34/936.78 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.34x = 936.78 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.34x = 224,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,358.81/624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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