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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.76, 937.52 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.76, 937.52 and 259.56 is: 389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.76 : 937.52 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.76/937.52 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.76x = 937.52 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.76x = 243,342.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,342.69/624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.50

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