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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 938.25 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 938.25 and 260.64 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 938.25 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/938.25 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 938.25 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 244,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,545.48/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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