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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.11, 937.91 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.11, 937.91 and 240.27 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.11 : 937.91 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.11/937.91 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.11x = 937.91 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.11x = 225,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,351.64/625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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