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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 936.11 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 936.11 and 258.59 is: 387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 936.11 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/936.11 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 936.11 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 242,068.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,068.68/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.93

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