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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.04, 934.39 and 257.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.04, 934.39 and 257.77 is: 386.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.04 : 934.39 = 257.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.04/934.39 = 257.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.04x = 934.39 × 257.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.04x = 240,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,857.71/623.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.58

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