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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.36, 937.80 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.36, 937.80 and 260.32 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.36 : 937.80 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.36/937.80 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.36x = 937.80 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.36x = 244,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,128.10/625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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