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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.73, 937.23 and 259.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.73, 937.23 and 259.51 is: 389.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.73 : 937.23 = 259.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.73/937.23 = 259.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.73x = 937.23 × 259.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.73x = 243,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,220.56/624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.32

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