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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.77, 938.99 and 260.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.77, 938.99 and 260.81 is: 391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.77 : 938.99 = 260.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.77/938.99 = 260.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.77x = 938.99 × 260.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.77x = 244,897.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,897.98/625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.35

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