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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 938.43 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 938.43 and 235.53 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 938.43 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/938.43 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 938.43 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 221,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,026.66/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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