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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.40, 939.06 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.40, 939.06 and 337.40 is: 506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.40 : 939.06 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.40/939.06 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.40x = 939.06 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.40x = 316,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,838.84/625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.62

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