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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.98, 937.72 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.98, 937.72 and 240.14 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.98 : 937.72 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.98/937.72 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.98x = 937.72 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.98x = 225,184.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,184.08/624.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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