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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.07, 937.64 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.07, 937.64 and 240.32 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.07 : 937.64 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.07/937.64 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.07x = 937.64 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.07x = 225,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,328.96/625.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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