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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.31, 937.96 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.31, 937.96 and 240.29 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.31 : 937.96 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.31/937.96 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.31x = 937.96 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.31x = 225,381.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,381.54/625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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