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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.87, 938.76 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.87, 938.76 and 260.74 is: 391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.87 : 938.76 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.87/938.76 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.87x = 938.76 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.87x = 244,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,772.28/625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.09

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