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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.03, 936.86 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.03, 936.86 and 259.62 is: 389.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.03 : 936.86 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.03/936.86 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.03x = 936.86 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.03x = 243,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,227.59/625.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.15

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