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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.99, 937.55 and 254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.99, 937.55 and 254.92 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.99 : 937.55 = 254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.99/937.55 = 254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.99x = 937.55 × 254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.99x = 239,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,000.25/624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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