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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.95, 939.06 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.95, 939.06 and 260.55 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.95 : 939.06 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.95/939.06 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.95x = 939.06 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.95x = 244,672.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,672.08/625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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