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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.40, 936.51 and 259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.40, 936.51 and 259.27 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.40 : 936.51 = 259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.40/936.51 = 259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.40x = 936.51 × 259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.40x = 242,808.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,808.95/624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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