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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.45, 937.92 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.45, 937.92 and 260.20 is: 390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.45 : 937.92 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.45/937.92 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.45x = 937.92 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.45x = 244,046.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,046.78/625.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.19

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