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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.09, 934.91 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.09, 934.91 and 258.12 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.09 : 934.91 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.09/934.91 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.09x = 934.91 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.09x = 241,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,318.65/623.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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