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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.70, 937.32 and 259.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.70, 937.32 and 259.57 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.70 : 937.32 = 259.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.70/937.32 = 259.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.70x = 937.32 × 259.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.70x = 243,300.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,300.15/624.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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