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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.09, 936.52 and 258.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.09, 936.52 and 258.97 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.09 : 936.52 = 258.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.09/936.52 = 258.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.09x = 936.52 × 258.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.09x = 242,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,530.58/625.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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