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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 937.11 and 259.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 937.11 and 259.60 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 937.11 = 259.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/937.11 = 259.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 937.11 × 259.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 243,273.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,273.76/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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