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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.84, 937.38 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.84, 937.38 and 240.12 is: 360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.84 : 937.38 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.84/937.38 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.84x = 937.38 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.84x = 225,083.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,083.69/624.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.23

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