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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.65, 938.20 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.65, 938.20 and 240.63 is: 360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.65 : 938.20 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.65/938.20 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.65x = 938.20 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.65x = 225,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,759.07/625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.84

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