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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 937.70 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 937.70 and 260.12 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 937.70 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/937.70 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 937.70 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 243,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,914.52/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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