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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 934.12 and 257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 934.12 and 257.89 is: 386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 934.12 = 257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/934.12 = 257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 934.12 × 257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 240,900.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,900.21/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.55

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