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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.61, 938.37 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.61, 938.37 and 260.13 is: 390.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.61 : 938.37 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.61/938.37 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.61x = 938.37 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.61x = 244,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,098.19/625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.18

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