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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.10, 935.70 and 258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.10, 935.70 and 258.70 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.10 : 935.70 = 258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.10/935.70 = 258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.10x = 935.70 × 258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.10x = 242,065.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,065.59/624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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