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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 934.20 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 934.20 and 257.63 is: 386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 934.20 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/934.20 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 934.20 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 240,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,673.28/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.10

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