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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.01, 937.52 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.01, 937.52 and 239.99 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.01 : 937.52 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.01/937.52 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.01x = 937.52 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.01x = 224,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,994.22/625.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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