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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.17, 937.80 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.17, 937.80 and 260.00 is: 390.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.17 : 937.80 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.17/937.80 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.17x = 937.80 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.17x = 243,823.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,823.31/625.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.01

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