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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.61, 936.87 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.61, 936.87 and 259.13 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.61 : 936.87 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.61/936.87 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.61x = 936.87 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.61x = 242,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,773.47/624.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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