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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.99, 937.14 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.99, 937.14 and 260.04 is: 389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.99 : 937.14 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.99/937.14 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.99x = 937.14 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.99x = 243,693.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,693.89/624.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.92

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