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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.66, 938.45 and 240.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.66, 938.45 and 240.91 is: 361.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.66 : 938.45 = 240.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.66/938.45 = 240.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.66x = 938.45 × 240.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.66x = 226,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,080.25/625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.35

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