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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.27, 938.75 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.27, 938.75 and 260.55 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.27 : 938.75 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.27/938.75 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.27x = 938.75 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.27x = 244,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,590.01/626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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