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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 937.86 and 296.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 937.86 and 296.44 is: 444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 937.86 = 296.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/937.86 = 296.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 937.86 × 296.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 278,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,019.22/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.21

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