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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.16, 934.83 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.16, 934.83 and 258.03 is: 387.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.16 : 934.83 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.16/934.83 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.16x = 934.83 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.16x = 241,214.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,214.18/623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.08

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