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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.71, 938.61 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.71, 938.61 and 235.62 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.71 : 938.61 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.71/938.61 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.71x = 938.61 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.71x = 221,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,155.29/625.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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