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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.14, 935.94 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.14, 935.94 and 258.80 is: 388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.14 : 935.94 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.14/935.94 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.14x = 935.94 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.14x = 242,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,221.27/624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.09

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