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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 937.74 and 259.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 937.74 and 259.96 is: 389.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 937.74 = 259.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/937.74 = 259.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 937.74 × 259.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 243,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,774.89/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.90

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