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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.22, 934.99 and 258.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.22, 934.99 and 258.11 is: 387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.22 : 934.99 = 258.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.22/934.99 = 258.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.22x = 934.99 × 258.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.22x = 241,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,330.27/623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.23

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