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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 938.12 and 296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 938.12 and 296.30 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 938.12 = 296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/938.12 = 296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 938.12 × 296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 277,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,958.78/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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