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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.77, 937.49 and 259.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.77, 937.49 and 259.81 is: 389.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.77 : 937.49 = 259.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.77/937.49 = 259.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.77x = 937.49 × 259.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.77x = 243,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,569.28/624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.85

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