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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 934.97 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 934.97 and 257.84 is: 386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 934.97 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/934.97 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 934.97 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 241,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,072.66/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.77

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