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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 938.21 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 938.21 and 260.48 is: 390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 938.21 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/938.21 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 938.21 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 244,384.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,384.94/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.43

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