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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 938.93 and 260.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 938.93 and 260.71 is: 391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 938.93 = 260.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/938.93 = 260.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 938.93 × 260.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 244,784.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,784.79/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.10

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