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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 937.16 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 937.16 and 239.92 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 937.16 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/937.16 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 937.16 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 224,843.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,843.43/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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