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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.68, 938.78 and 336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.68, 938.78 and 336.78 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.68 : 938.78 = 336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.68/938.78 = 336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.68x = 938.78 × 336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.68x = 316,162.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,162.33/625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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