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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.58, 936.87 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.58, 936.87 and 239.92 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.58 : 936.87 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.58/936.87 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.58x = 936.87 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.58x = 224,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,773.85/624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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