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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.27, 937.72 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.27, 937.72 and 240.43 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.27 : 937.72 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.27/937.72 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.27x = 937.72 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.27x = 225,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,456.02/625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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