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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.13, 934.31 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.13, 934.31 and 252.77 is: 378.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.13 : 934.31 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.13/934.31 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.13x = 934.31 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.13x = 236,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,159.60/623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.99

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