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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.26, 938.22 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.26, 938.22 and 260.07 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.26 : 938.22 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.26/938.22 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.26x = 938.22 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.26x = 244,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,002.88/625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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