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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.86, 937.53 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.86, 937.53 and 240.02 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.86 : 937.53 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.86/937.53 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.86x = 937.53 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.86x = 225,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,025.95/624.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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