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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.38, 938.01 and 260.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.38, 938.01 and 260.17 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.38 : 938.01 = 260.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.38/938.01 = 260.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.38x = 938.01 × 260.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.38x = 244,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,042.06/625.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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