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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 936.80 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 936.80 and 259.52 is: 389.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 936.80 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/936.80 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 936.80 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 243,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,118.34/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.26

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