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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.94, 939 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.94, 939 and 260.52 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.94 : 939 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.94/939 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.94x = 939 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.94x = 244,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,628.28/625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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