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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 937.26 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 937.26 and 259.92 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 937.26 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/937.26 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 937.26 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 243,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,612.62/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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