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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 937.85 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 937.85 and 259.74 is: 389.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 937.85 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/937.85 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 937.85 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 243,595.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,595.86/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.64

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