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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.38, 936.60 and 259.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.38, 936.60 and 259.22 is: 388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.38 : 936.60 = 259.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.38/936.60 = 259.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.38x = 936.60 × 259.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.38x = 242,785.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,785.45/624.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.84

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