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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.91, 938.36 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.91, 938.36 and 260.97 is: 391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.91 : 938.36 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.91/938.36 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.91x = 938.36 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.91x = 244,884.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,884.75/625.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.25

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