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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.23, 934.47 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.23, 934.47 and 257.58 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.23 : 934.47 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.23/934.47 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.23x = 934.47 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.23x = 240,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,700.78/623.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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