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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.89, 937.88 and 240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.89, 937.88 and 240.93 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.89 : 937.88 = 240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.89/937.88 = 240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.89x = 937.88 × 240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.89x = 225,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,962.22/625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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