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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 938.22 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 938.22 and 365.72 is: 548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 938.22 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/938.22 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 938.22 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 343,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,125.82/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.79

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