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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.03, 934.62 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.03, 934.62 and 258.07 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.03 : 934.62 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.03/934.62 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.03x = 934.62 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.03x = 241,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,197.58/623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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