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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.59, 936.27 and 259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.59, 936.27 and 259.58 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.59 : 936.27 = 259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.59/936.27 = 259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.59x = 936.27 × 259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.59x = 243,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,036.97/624.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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