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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.49, 936.32 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.49, 936.32 and 259.38 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.49 : 936.32 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.49/936.32 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.49x = 936.32 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.49x = 242,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,862.68/624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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