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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 938.07 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 938.07 and 260.07 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 938.07 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/938.07 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 938.07 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 243,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,963.86/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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