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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 937.20 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 937.20 and 240 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 937.20 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/937.20 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 937.20 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 224,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,928/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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