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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.37, 936.66 and 259.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.37, 936.66 and 259.19 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.37 : 936.66 = 259.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.37/936.66 = 259.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.37x = 936.66 × 259.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.37x = 242,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,768.22/624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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