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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 937.05 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 937.05 and 259.75 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 937.05 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/937.05 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 937.05 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 243,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,398.74/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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