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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 935.94 and 258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 935.94 and 258.74 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 935.94 = 258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/935.94 = 258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 935.94 × 258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 242,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,165.12/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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