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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.84, 938.40 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.84, 938.40 and 241.04 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.84 : 938.40 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.84/938.40 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.84x = 938.40 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.84x = 226,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,191.94/625.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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