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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.49, 936.85 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.49, 936.85 and 259.08 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.49 : 936.85 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.49/936.85 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.49x = 936.85 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.49x = 242,719.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,719.10/624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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