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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.15, 937.86 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.15, 937.86 and 259.84 is: 389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.15 : 937.86 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.15/937.86 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.15x = 937.86 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.15x = 243,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,693.54/625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.82

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