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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.76, 938.58 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.76, 938.58 and 260.44 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.76 : 938.58 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.76/938.58 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.76x = 938.58 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.76x = 244,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,443.78/625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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