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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.44, 938.20 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.44, 938.20 and 240.69 is: 361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.44 : 938.20 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.44/938.20 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.44x = 938.20 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.44x = 225,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,815.36/625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.05

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