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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.80, 937.50 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.80, 937.50 and 259.88 is: 389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.80 : 937.50 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.80/937.50 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.80x = 937.50 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.80x = 243,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,637.50/624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.94

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