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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 936.24 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 936.24 and 239.52 is: 359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 936.24 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/936.24 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 936.24 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 224,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,248.20/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.07

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