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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.39, 937.13 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.39, 937.13 and 240.43 is: 360.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.39 : 937.13 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.39/937.13 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.39x = 937.13 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.39x = 225,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,312.96/625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.28

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