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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.22, 936.24 and 258.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.22, 936.24 and 258.96 is: 388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.22 : 936.24 = 258.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.22/936.24 = 258.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.22x = 936.24 × 258.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.22x = 242,448.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,448.71/624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.40

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