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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.65, 937.80 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.65, 937.80 and 259.94 is: 389.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.65 : 937.80 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.65/937.80 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.65x = 937.80 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.65x = 243,767.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,767.04/625.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.62

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