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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.80, 938.72 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.80, 938.72 and 241 is: 361.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.80 : 938.72 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.80/938.72 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.80x = 938.72 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.80x = 226,231.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,231.52/625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.51

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