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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.69, 938.22 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.69, 938.22 and 255.16 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.69 : 938.22 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.69/938.22 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.69x = 938.22 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.69x = 239,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,396.22/625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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