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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.27, 938.37 and 235.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.27, 938.37 and 235.65 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.27 : 938.37 = 235.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.27/938.37 = 235.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.27x = 938.37 × 235.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.27x = 221,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,125.71/625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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