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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 935.26 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 935.26 and 258.38 is: 387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 935.26 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/935.26 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 935.26 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 241,652.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,652.48/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.67

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