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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 937.62 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 937.62 and 259.87 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 937.62 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/937.62 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 937.62 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 243,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,659.31/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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