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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.03, 937.69 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.03, 937.69 and 240.27 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.03 : 937.69 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.03/937.69 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.03x = 937.69 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.03x = 225,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,297.57/625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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