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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.20, 935.16 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.20, 935.16 and 257.92 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.20 : 935.16 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.20/935.16 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.20x = 935.16 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.20x = 241,196.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,196.47/623.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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