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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.69, 938.49 and 260.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.69, 938.49 and 260.47 is: 390.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.69 : 938.49 = 260.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.69/938.49 = 260.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.69x = 938.49 × 260.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.69x = 244,448.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,448.49/625.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.69

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