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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.03, 936.69 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.03, 936.69 and 240.07 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.03 : 936.69 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.03/936.69 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.03x = 936.69 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.03x = 224,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,871.17/625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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