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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 934.82 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 934.82 and 258.12 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 934.82 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/934.82 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 934.82 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 241,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,295.74/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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