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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 937.38 and 259.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 937.38 and 259.77 is: 389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 937.38 = 259.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/937.38 = 259.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 937.38 × 259.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 243,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,503.20/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.57

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