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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 935.80 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 935.80 and 259.44 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 935.80 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/935.80 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 935.80 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 242,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,783.95/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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