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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.18, 934.41 and 258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.18, 934.41 and 258.22 is: 387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.18 : 934.41 = 258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.18/934.41 = 258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.18x = 934.41 × 258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.18x = 241,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,283.35/623.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.18

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