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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.24, 936.02 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.24, 936.02 and 259.28 is: 388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.24 : 936.02 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.24/936.02 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.24x = 936.02 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.24x = 242,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,685.29/624.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.77

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