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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.66, 936.99 and 259.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.66, 936.99 and 259.20 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.66 : 936.99 = 259.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.66/936.99 = 259.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.66x = 936.99 × 259.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.66x = 242,867.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,867.81/624.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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