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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.13, 937.69 and 259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.13, 937.69 and 259.87 is: 389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.13 : 937.69 = 259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.13/937.69 = 259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.13x = 937.69 × 259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.13x = 243,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,676.20/625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.80

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