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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.75, 937.23 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.75, 937.23 and 259.56 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.75 : 937.23 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.75/937.23 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.75x = 937.23 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.75x = 243,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,271.27/624.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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