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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 937.59 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 937.59 and 259.59 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 937.59 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/937.59 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 937.59 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 243,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,388.99/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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