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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.59, 936.95 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.59, 936.95 and 259.68 is: 389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.59 : 936.95 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.59/936.95 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.59x = 936.95 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.59x = 243,305.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,305.88/624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.55

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