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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.31, 936.70 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.31, 936.70 and 259 is: 388.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.31 : 936.70 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.31/936.70 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.31x = 936.70 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.31x = 242,605.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,605.30/624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.60

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