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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 937.17 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 937.17 and 240.30 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 937.17 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/937.17 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 937.17 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 225,201.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,201.95/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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