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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.38, 934.83 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.38, 934.83 and 258.07 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.38 : 934.83 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.38/934.83 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.38x = 934.83 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.38x = 241,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,251.58/623.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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