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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.58, 938.50 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.58, 938.50 and 260.18 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.58 : 938.50 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.58/938.50 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.58x = 938.50 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.58x = 244,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,178.93/625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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