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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 939.48 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 939.48 and 261.04 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 939.48 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/939.48 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 939.48 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 245,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,241.86/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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