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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 937.94 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 937.94 and 255.24 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 937.94 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/937.94 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 937.94 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 239,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,398.53/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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