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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.60, 937.65 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.60, 937.65 and 260.20 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.60 : 937.65 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.60/937.65 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.60x = 937.65 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.60x = 243,976.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,976.53/625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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