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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.14, 934.95 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.14, 934.95 and 257.84 is: 386.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.14 : 934.95 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.14/934.95 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.14x = 934.95 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.14x = 241,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,062.83/623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.85

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