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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 934.08 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 934.08 and 257.88 is: 386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 934.08 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/934.08 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 934.08 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 240,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,880.55/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.55

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