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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 938.51 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 938.51 and 235.75 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 938.51 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/938.51 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 938.51 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 221,247.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,247.86/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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