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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 937.74 and 259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 937.74 and 259.97 is: 389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 937.74 = 259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/937.74 = 259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 937.74 × 259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 243,784.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,784.27/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.94

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