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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.85, 937.40 and 254.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.85, 937.40 and 254.65 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.85 : 937.40 = 254.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.85/937.40 = 254.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.85x = 937.40 × 254.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.85x = 238,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,707.64/624.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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