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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.02, 936.30 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.02, 936.30 and 259.07 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.02 : 936.30 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.02/936.30 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.02x = 936.30 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.02x = 242,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,567.24/624.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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