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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.93, 936.72 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.93, 936.72 and 259.49 is: 388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.93 : 936.72 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.93/936.72 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.93x = 936.72 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.93x = 243,064.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,064.79/624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.95

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