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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.89, 938.63 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.89, 938.63 and 260.48 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.89 : 938.63 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.89/938.63 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.89x = 938.63 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.89x = 244,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,494.34/625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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