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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 937.77 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 937.77 and 240.39 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 937.77 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/937.77 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 937.77 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 225,430.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,430.53/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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