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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.97, 937.46 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.97, 937.46 and 259.75 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.97 : 937.46 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.97/937.46 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.97x = 937.46 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.97x = 243,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,505.24/624.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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