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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 938.01 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 938.01 and 259.73 is: 389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 938.01 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/938.01 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 938.01 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 243,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,629.34/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.60

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