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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.83, 937.51 and 259.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.83, 937.51 and 259.70 is: 389.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.83 : 937.51 = 259.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.83/937.51 = 259.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.83x = 937.51 × 259.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.83x = 243,466.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,466.01/624.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.65

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