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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.33, 936.91 and 259.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.33, 936.91 and 259.12 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.33 : 936.91 = 259.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.33/936.91 = 259.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.33x = 936.91 × 259.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.33x = 242,767.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,767.11/624.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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