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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 938.84 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 938.84 and 333.20 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 938.84 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/938.84 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 938.84 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 312,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,821.49/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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