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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.86, 938.16 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.86, 938.16 and 333.54 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.86 : 938.16 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.86/938.16 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.86x = 938.16 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.86x = 312,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,913.89/625.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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