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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 938.20 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 938.20 and 300.72 is: 451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 938.20 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/938.20 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 938.20 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 282,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,134.00/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.18

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