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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 938.04 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 938.04 and 260.20 is: 390.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 938.04 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/938.04 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 938.04 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 244,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,078.01/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.37

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