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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.34, 938.70 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.34, 938.70 and 260.63 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.34 : 938.70 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.34/938.70 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.34x = 938.70 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.34x = 244,648.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,648.69/626.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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