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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.32, 938.28 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.32, 938.28 and 260.40 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.32 : 938.28 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.32/938.28 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.32x = 938.28 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.32x = 244,328.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,328.11/625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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