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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.09, 935.63 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.09, 935.63 and 259.14 is: 388.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.09 : 935.63 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.09/935.63 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.09x = 935.63 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.09x = 242,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,462.34/624.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.50

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