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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 935.36 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 935.36 and 258.62 is: 387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 935.36 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/935.36 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 935.36 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 241,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,902.80/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.65

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