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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 938.54 and 260.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 938.54 and 260.19 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 938.54 = 260.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/938.54 = 260.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 938.54 × 260.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 244,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,198.72/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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