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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.74, 938.55 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.74, 938.55 and 235.72 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.74 : 938.55 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.74/938.55 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.74x = 938.55 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.74x = 221,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,233.83/625.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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