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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.25, 935.74 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.25, 935.74 and 259.25 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.25 : 935.74 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.25/935.74 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.25x = 935.74 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.25x = 242,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,589.30/624.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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