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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 934.86 and 257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 934.86 and 257.94 is: 386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 934.86 = 257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/934.86 = 257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 934.86 × 257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 241,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,137.79/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.91

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