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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.37, 936.27 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.37, 936.27 and 258.94 is: 388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.37 : 936.27 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.37/936.27 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.37x = 936.27 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.37x = 242,437.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,437.75/624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.29

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