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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 933.92 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 933.92 and 257.76 is: 386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 933.92 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/933.92 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 933.92 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 240,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,727.22/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.28

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