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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.15, 937.17 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.15, 937.17 and 240.67 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.15 : 937.17 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.15/937.17 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.15x = 937.17 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.15x = 225,544.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,544.02/625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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