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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 936.46 and 259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 936.46 and 259.16 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 936.46 = 259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/936.46 = 259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 936.46 × 259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 242,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,692.97/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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