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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 937.88 and 255.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 937.88 and 255.05 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 937.88 = 255.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/937.88 = 255.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 937.88 × 255.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 239,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,204.80/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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