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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.79, 936.67 and 259.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.79, 936.67 and 259.85 is: 389.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.79 : 936.67 = 259.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.79/936.67 = 259.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.79x = 936.67 × 259.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.79x = 243,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,391.34/624.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.56

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