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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.44, 936.72 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.44, 936.72 and 259.28 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.44 : 936.72 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.44/936.72 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.44x = 936.72 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.44x = 242,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,872.76/624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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