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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.38, 934.82 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.38, 934.82 and 253.09 is: 379.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.38 : 934.82 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.38/934.82 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.38x = 934.82 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.38x = 236,593.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,593.59/623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.53

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