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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 937.76 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 937.76 and 259.88 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 937.76 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/937.76 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 937.76 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 243,705.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,705.07/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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