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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 937.01 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 937.01 and 259.60 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 937.01 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/937.01 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 937.01 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 243,247.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,247.80/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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