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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.60, 936.52 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.60, 936.52 and 259.20 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.60 : 936.52 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.60/936.52 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.60x = 936.52 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.60x = 242,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,745.34/624.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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