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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 934.94 and 258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 934.94 and 258.28 is: 387.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 934.94 = 258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/934.94 = 258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 934.94 × 258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 241,476.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,476.30/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.47

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