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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.09, 934.02 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.09, 934.02 and 258.09 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.09 : 934.02 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.09/934.02 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.09x = 934.02 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.09x = 241,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,056.55/623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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