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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.15, 938.14 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.15, 938.14 and 259.94 is: 390.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.15 : 938.14 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.15/938.14 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.15x = 938.14 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.15x = 243,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,857.12/625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.08

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