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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 938.66 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 938.66 and 260.46 is: 390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 938.66 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/938.66 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 938.66 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 244,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,482.08/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.80

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