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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 936.54 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 936.54 and 239.67 is: 359.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 936.54 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/936.54 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 936.54 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 224,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,460.54/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.47

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