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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 936.77 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 936.77 and 259.26 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 936.77 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/936.77 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 936.77 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 242,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,865.69/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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