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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 938.39 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 938.39 and 260.44 is: 390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 938.39 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/938.39 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 938.39 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 244,394.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,394.29/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.77

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