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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 939.52 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 939.52 and 241.28 is: 362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 939.52 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/939.52 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 939.52 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 226,687.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,687.39/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.17

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