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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.37, 934.44 and 257.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.37, 934.44 and 257.65 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.37 : 934.44 = 257.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.37/934.44 = 257.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.37x = 934.44 × 257.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.37x = 240,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,758.47/623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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