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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 937.77 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 937.77 and 260.58 is: 390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 937.77 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/937.77 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 937.77 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 244,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,364.11/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.61

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