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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.73, 938.62 and 235.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.73, 938.62 and 235.70 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.73 : 938.62 = 235.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.73/938.62 = 235.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.73x = 938.62 × 235.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.73x = 221,232.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,232.73/625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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