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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 936.76 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 936.76 and 259.23 is: 388.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 936.76 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/936.76 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 936.76 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 242,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,836.29/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.76

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