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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 938.04 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 938.04 and 260.11 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 938.04 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/938.04 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 938.04 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 243,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,993.58/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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