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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.31, 935.34 and 253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.31, 935.34 and 253.20 is: 379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.31 : 935.34 = 253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.31/935.34 = 253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.31x = 935.34 × 253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.31x = 236,828.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,828.09/623.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.95

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