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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.62, 937.98 and 260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.62, 937.98 and 260.11 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.62 : 937.98 = 260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.62/937.98 = 260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.62x = 937.98 × 260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.62x = 243,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,979.15/625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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