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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 934.74 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 934.74 and 257.70 is: 386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 934.74 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/934.74 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 934.74 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 240,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,882.50/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.55

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