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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.94, 937.45 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.94, 937.45 and 240.19 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.94 : 937.45 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.94/937.45 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.94x = 937.45 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.94x = 225,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,166.12/624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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