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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 937.78 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 937.78 and 235.48 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 937.78 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/937.78 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 937.78 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 220,828.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,828.43/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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