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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 938.28 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 938.28 and 240.72 is: 361.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 938.28 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/938.28 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 938.28 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 225,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,862.76/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.06

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