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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.64, 937.74 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.64, 937.74 and 240.68 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.64 : 937.74 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.64/937.74 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.64x = 937.74 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.64x = 225,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,695.26/625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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