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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.65, 936.70 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.65, 936.70 and 239.63 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.65 : 936.70 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.65/936.70 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.65x = 936.70 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.65x = 224,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,456.14/624.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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