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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.98, 938.10 and 292.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.98, 938.10 and 292.02 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.98 : 938.10 = 292.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.98/938.10 = 292.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.98x = 938.10 × 292.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.98x = 273,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,943.96/625.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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