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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.06 and 258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.06 and 258.80 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.06 = 258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.06 = 258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.06 × 258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 242,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,252.33/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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