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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.14, 934.69 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.14, 934.69 and 257.66 is: 386.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.14 : 934.69 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.14/934.69 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.14x = 934.69 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.14x = 240,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,830.94/623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.48

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