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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.05, 936.12 and 258.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.05, 936.12 and 258.87 is: 388.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.05 : 936.12 = 258.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.05/936.12 = 258.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.05x = 936.12 × 258.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.05x = 242,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,333.38/624.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.32

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