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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 935.82 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 935.82 and 258.66 is: 387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 935.82 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/935.82 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 935.82 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 242,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,059.20/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.91

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