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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.93, 938.22 and 260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.93, 938.22 and 260.49 is: 390.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.93 : 938.22 = 260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.93/938.22 = 260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.93x = 938.22 × 260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.93x = 244,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,396.93/625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.45

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