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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.16, 936.33 and 259.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.16, 936.33 and 259.03 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.16 : 936.33 = 259.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.16/936.33 = 259.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.16x = 936.33 × 259.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.16x = 242,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,537.56/624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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