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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.63, 938.70 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.63, 938.70 and 260.35 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.63 : 938.70 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.63/938.70 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.63x = 938.70 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.63x = 244,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,390.55/625.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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