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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 937.64 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 937.64 and 240.56 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 937.64 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/937.64 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 937.64 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 225,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,558.68/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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