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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 937.17 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 937.17 and 259.71 is: 389.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 937.17 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/937.17 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 937.17 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 243,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,388.91/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.41

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