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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.17, 938.03 and 235.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.17, 938.03 and 235.37 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.17 : 938.03 = 235.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.17/938.03 = 235.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.17x = 938.03 × 235.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.17x = 220,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,778.25/625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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