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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.06, 934.53 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.06, 934.53 and 257.75 is: 386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.06 : 934.53 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.06/934.53 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.06x = 934.53 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.06x = 240,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,875.11/623.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.60

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