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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 934.58 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 934.58 and 257.94 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 934.58 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/934.58 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 934.58 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 241,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,065.57/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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