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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.97, 937.86 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.97, 937.86 and 260.02 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.97 : 937.86 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.97/937.86 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.97x = 937.86 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.97x = 243,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,862.36/624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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