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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.28, 938.28 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.28, 938.28 and 260.24 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.28 : 938.28 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.28/938.28 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.28x = 938.28 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.28x = 244,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,177.99/625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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