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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 938.43 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 938.43 and 260.34 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 938.43 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/938.43 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 938.43 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 244,310.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,310.87/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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