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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 937.08 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 937.08 and 259.50 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 937.08 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/937.08 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 937.08 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 243,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,172.26/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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