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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 937.92 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 937.92 and 240.56 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 937.92 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/937.92 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 937.92 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 225,626.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,626.04/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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