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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.16, 937.92 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.16, 937.92 and 240.68 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.16 : 937.92 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.16/937.92 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.16x = 937.92 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.16x = 225,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,738.59/625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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