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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.68, 937.20 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.68, 937.20 and 259.40 is: 389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.68 : 937.20 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.68/937.20 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.68x = 937.20 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.68x = 243,109.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,109.68/624.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.17

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