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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.47, 935.98 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.47, 935.98 and 259.36 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.47 : 935.98 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.47/935.98 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.47x = 935.98 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.47x = 242,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,752.78/624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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