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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.26, 935.99 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.26, 935.99 and 259.30 is: 388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.26 : 935.99 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.26/935.99 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.26x = 935.99 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.26x = 242,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,702.21/624.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.78

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