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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 937.29 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 937.29 and 240.17 is: 360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 937.29 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/937.29 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 937.29 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 225,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,108.94/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.22

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