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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.62, 937 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.62, 937 and 239.88 is: 359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.62 : 937 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.62/937 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.62x = 937 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.62x = 224,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,767.56/624.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.85

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