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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 937.62 and 338.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 937.62 and 338.34 is: 507.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 937.62 = 338.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/937.62 = 338.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 937.62 × 338.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 317,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,234.35/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.51

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