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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.30, 935.06 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.30, 935.06 and 258.12 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.30 : 935.06 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.30/935.06 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.30x = 935.06 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.30x = 241,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,356.32/623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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