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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.45, 937.38 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.45, 937.38 and 296.39 is: 444.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.45 : 937.38 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.45/937.38 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.45x = 937.38 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.45x = 277,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,825.37/625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.20

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