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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.78, 938.94 and 337.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.78, 938.94 and 337.42 is: 506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.78 : 938.94 = 337.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.78/938.94 = 337.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.78x = 938.94 × 337.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.78x = 316,817.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,817.13/625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.28

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