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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.20, 936.60 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.20, 936.60 and 259.30 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.20 : 936.60 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.20/936.60 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.20x = 936.60 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.20x = 242,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,860.38/624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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