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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 938.59 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 938.59 and 260.42 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 938.59 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/938.59 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 938.59 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 244,422.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,422.26/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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