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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.06, 935.47 and 259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.06, 935.47 and 259.10 is: 388.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.06 : 935.47 = 259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.06/935.47 = 259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.06x = 935.47 × 259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.06x = 242,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,380.28/624.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.39

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