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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 937.82 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 937.82 and 260.26 is: 390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 937.82 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/937.82 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 937.82 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 244,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,077.03/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.39

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