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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.88, 936.88 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.88, 936.88 and 259.56 is: 389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.88 : 936.88 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.88/936.88 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.88x = 936.88 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.88x = 243,176.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,176.57/624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.16

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