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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.34, 936.26 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.34, 936.26 and 258.88 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.34 : 936.26 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.34/936.26 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.34x = 936.26 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.34x = 242,378.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,378.99/624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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