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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 934.51 and 257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 934.51 and 257.60 is: 386.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 934.51 = 257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/934.51 = 257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 934.51 × 257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 240,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,729.78/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.39

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