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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 934.26 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 934.26 and 257.91 is: 386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 934.26 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/934.26 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 934.26 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 240,955.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,955.00/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.57

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