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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 936.87 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 936.87 and 259.30 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 936.87 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/936.87 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 936.87 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 242,930.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,930.39/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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