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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.08, 937.44 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.08, 937.44 and 259.80 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.08 : 937.44 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.08/937.44 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.08x = 937.44 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.08x = 243,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,546.91/625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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