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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 938.37 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 938.37 and 240.92 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 938.37 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/938.37 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 938.37 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 226,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,072.10/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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