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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.91, 937.48 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.91, 937.48 and 240.13 is: 360.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.91 : 937.48 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.91/937.48 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.91x = 937.48 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.91x = 225,112.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,112.39/624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.23

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