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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.37, 935.25 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.37, 935.25 and 258.19 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.37 : 935.25 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.37/935.25 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.37x = 935.25 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.37x = 241,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,472.20/623.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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