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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 938.79 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 938.79 and 241.17 is: 361.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 938.79 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/938.79 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 938.79 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 226,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,407.98/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.72

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