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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 937.72 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 937.72 and 337.14 is: 505.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 937.72 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/937.72 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 937.72 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 316,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,142.92/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.72

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