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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.21, 938.37 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.21, 938.37 and 336.85 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.21 : 938.37 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.21/938.37 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.21x = 938.37 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.21x = 316,089.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,089.93/625.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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