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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 937.92 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 937.92 and 240.32 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 937.92 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/937.92 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 937.92 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 225,400.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,400.93/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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