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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.90, 937.17 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.90, 937.17 and 240.06 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.90 : 937.17 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.90/937.17 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.90x = 937.17 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.90x = 224,977.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,977.03/624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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