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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.52, 936.42 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.52, 936.42 and 239.32 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.52 : 936.42 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.52/936.42 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.52x = 936.42 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.52x = 224,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,104.03/624.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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