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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.70, 938.54 and 260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.70, 938.54 and 260.49 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.70 : 938.54 = 260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.70/938.54 = 260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.70x = 938.54 × 260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.70x = 244,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,478.98/625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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