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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 936.59 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 936.59 and 258.98 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 936.59 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/936.59 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 936.59 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 242,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,552.10/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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