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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 935.76 and 258.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 935.76 and 258.76 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 935.76 = 258.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/935.76 = 258.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 935.76 × 258.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 242,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,137.26/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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