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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.92, 937.64 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.92, 937.64 and 260.15 is: 390.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.92 : 937.64 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.92/937.64 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.92x = 937.64 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.92x = 243,923.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,923.01/624.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.33

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