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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.59, 936.07 and 258.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.59, 936.07 and 258.88 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.59 : 936.07 = 258.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.59/936.07 = 258.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.59x = 936.07 × 258.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.59x = 242,329.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,329.80/624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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