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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.39, 938.25 and 260.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.39, 938.25 and 260.09 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.39 : 938.25 = 260.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.39/938.25 = 260.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.39x = 938.25 × 260.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.39x = 244,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,028.27/625.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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