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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.50, 938.70 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.50, 938.70 and 240.75 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.50 : 938.70 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.50/938.70 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.50x = 938.70 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.50x = 225,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,992.03/625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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