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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.15, 937.63 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.15, 937.63 and 260.02 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.15 : 937.63 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.15/937.63 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.15x = 937.63 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.15x = 243,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,802.55/625.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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