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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.49, 938.24 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.49, 938.24 and 260.69 is: 391.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.49 : 938.24 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.49/938.24 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.49x = 938.24 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.49x = 244,588.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,588.29/625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.03

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