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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.01, 937.51 and 259.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.01, 937.51 and 259.54 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.01 : 937.51 = 259.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.01/937.51 = 259.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.01x = 937.51 × 259.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.01x = 243,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,318.35/625.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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