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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 937.85 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 937.85 and 240.38 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 937.85 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/937.85 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 937.85 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 225,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,440.38/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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