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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.91, 939.02 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.91, 939.02 and 260.51 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.91 : 939.02 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.91/939.02 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.91x = 939.02 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.91x = 244,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,618.10/625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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