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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.12, 937.54 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.12, 937.54 and 240.40 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.12 : 937.54 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.12/937.54 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.12x = 937.54 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.12x = 225,384.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,384.62/625.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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